Aquaforte

Aquaforte

Aquaforte is a coat of strength; double-breasted, warm and sturdy with flair. The coat is a modified drop-shoulder construction, knit bottom up and in the round with steeks at the front opening and armholes. A touch of floral eyelets overlaying some stripes finish the collar and cuffs.

Aquaforte is part of the Landed series, Volume 1. You can find Volume 1 here: Landed, Volume 1: The Avalon, Timeless Lace and Stranded Knitting Patterns for the Adventurous Handknitter

File

The pattern is 1 PDF file as a digital download.

Sizes

Sizes 1(2,3,4)(5,6,7) corresponding to knitted measurements:

A. Chest circumference (worn closed):
86(98.5,112,121)(133,148.5,164.5)cm /
33.75(38.75,44,47.75)(52.25,58.5,64.75)“

B. Hem circumference (worn closed):
96.5(108.5,122.5,131.5)(143.5,159,175)cm /
38(42.75,48.25,51.75)(56.5,62.5,69)“

C. Cross-back width: 36.5(41.5,48,51.5)(56.5,62.5,68.5)cm /
14.25(16.25,19,20.25)(22.25,24.5,27)“

D. Upper arm circumference: 32(35,37.5,40)(44.5,48.5,53)cm /
12.5(13.75,14.75,15.75)(17.5,19,20.75)“

See Schematic. Intended to be worn with around 10 to 25cm /
4 to 10” positive ease at chest. Sample shown is the size 3 on an
87cm / 34.25” chest and 99cm / 39” hips, corresponding to 25cm /
9.75” ease at chest.

Yarn

Sweet Paprika Filigree (100% Canadian wool; approx 393 metres /
110 grams) in 6 colours:

MC (Dusk; navy): 4(4,4,4)(5,5,5) skeins or
1190(1295,1370,1510)(1630,1790,1945) metres /
1300(1415,1450,1650)(1785,1960,2130) yards

CC1 (Enchanted River; teal): 1(1,2,2)(2,2,2) skeins or
340(375,400,415)(430,455,480) metres /
370(410,440,455)(470,500,525) yards

CC2 (Fog; dark grey): 1(1,1,2)(2,2,2) skeins or
310(340,390,420)(460,510,560) metres /
340(370,425,460)(505,560,615) yards

CC3 (Shiitake; light grey): 1 skein or
110(120,135,145)(155,170,185) metres /
120(130,150,160)(170,185,205) yards

CC4 (Heather; pink): 1 skein or
175(190,215,230)(245,270,295) metres /
190(210,235,250)(270,295,325) yards

CC5 (Sandy Beach; brown): 1(1,1,1)(1,2,2) skeins or
270(300,335,360)(390,435,475) metres /
295(330,365,395)(425,475,520) yards

Gauges

Listed gauges are to 10cm / 4”.
Stockinette: 23 sts / 34 rows/rnds using size A needles
Fair Isle: 23 sts / 27 rows/rnds using size B needles

Needles & Notions

Size A: 3.5mm / US 4 needles
Size B: 4mm / US 6 needles
Change needle size as necessary to obtain gauge

You will also need:
A needle (DPN or circular) one size smaller than your size A needle
for a 3-needle I-cord BO along the Front bands, 14 ⨉ 2.5cm / 1”
buttons (or desired number of buttons); stitch markers; removable
markers; spare needles or scrap yarn for holding sts; tapestry
needle for sewing; scissors for steeking

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Tech edited by Sue Hislop (Ravelry: Sue-Cat)